theHumps
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Ormond Beach, United States
Joined : 11th Oct 2009 - 16 years ago
Last Online : 28th Jun 2024 - 1 year ago
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on Voltage by mudhoen
I couldn't tell you the first thing about Trap but I "caught" myself listening to this a few times. sorry
I would guess that the saw synth is a big deal in Trance, it's out in force. Drums are pounding, which I associate club music to this type of beat. Sounds cool enough to me, especially the softer sounding synth at the end.
Wayne
on Full track for the upcoming tutorial by Mahloo13
I've been wondering how much to push the limiter gain on the master channel. Using Ableton, in the mastering plugin I use, it has a limiter. I notice by turning up the level on the limiter gain will push my nice mix louder but at the same time losing some of the tracks dynamics.
I know this isn't finished but how much do you push the limiter? Is it more just feeling out the track and push the gain depending on the type of music it is or is there a certain "standard" level where dynamics lose out and loudness wins?
Wayne
Sorry for getting back so late at you, for some reason I didn't receive any notifications about the coments.
Yes there is a standard for commercial releases regarding loudness.It depends on the genre of music or if it's for television then it's a totally different standard.
As for how much I push my limiter during mastering...well it depends. I don't limit more than 2 dB's. So basically I get 2dB's of reduction on my final limiter.
You could add a transient designer right before the limiter and it will bring back some snap into the mix.
One of the main problems with mixes that lose life when you throw a limiter is that they are not properly balanced and the limiter triggers all the time on transients thus killing your mix. Don't be afraid to rebalance once you put the limiter there, you do have that luxury. :)
on Saturday Bugpop by DanGoldstein
Creative as usual. Now a days we have bugs in out electronic devices. Hearing the electronic music and how you shaped it made me think of those types of bugs out for a joyride, creating some havoc for unsuspecting targets. Is this the joy they would express? ha!
Take care Dan!
Wayne
on Meu Pandeiro by Musicante
I am listening in 5.1 on a Sony surround system. I mirror my Macbook Air through Apple TV and the web is shown on my tv which is then hooked up to the Sony surround.
I am getting some bass, most drums and singing through mostly the front center speaker. Getting some signal from my front speakers(l+r) but not all that much. Most of the sound coming from the front is centered. I use a sub woofer and that is booming the bass but I would rather hear the mid bass tones in my rear speakers than from the center channel.
The guitar and sax lead sound good in the rear speakers along with the backing vox.
Hand claps are centered in front as well, those would be nice spread wide. To me it seems a lot is front and center and the two front speakers need more in them. The vocals need a little room and maybe a bit louder, there is a lot going on in my center channel.
Hope that helps, :)
I could listen to Latin music all day, thanks!
Wayne
Thanks for your comments. I don't try to be too aggressive with the different speakers. I mix on a stereo system and when it sounds good through it, I listen to it over my SS system. Every system will be different depending on the levels of the individual speakers and room size. I know I have my rear speakers a bit louder since they are far from my fronts. I don't put anything on the sub channel, since your system pretty well takes care of that. It's fine for movies, but, IMO, it can be overkill using that channel for music, so I won't put the low end on the sub channel. I actually didn't put anything on the center channel. Your system is doing that. Sometimes if the vocal track isn't dominant enough, I will split that track between the center and the fronts.
Whew... Didn't mean to be so long winded!
Anyway, thanks again for your help.
Ciao,
M.
on Luke The Biker by Musicante
I can easily relate to the song and chuckle as I enjoy Scott's words. So glad he gave us another treat. His Issac Hayes voice is gift, now time to exploit it, hehe.
Dig the music. Listened to it on 5.1 and had to make a few adjustments to my system like raising the center channel but it sounded fine. Dan smokes on that sax, man oh man! Great job Franco putting this together.
Always a pleasure folks!!
Wayne
Ciao,
M.
on Call It Compromise by topvega
I feel your vocals could be louder or more centered, they seem very wide to me in the mix. I actually decrease the width of my vocals to about 90%. This way they are centered and more narrow in my mix. By doing this it helps to keep it from messing with my featured instruments' freqs which I pan wide. Then I use a short delay and a bit of reverb to give me the additional width in the mix while keeping the vocals centered and narrow. Hopefully that makes some sense, he.
Wayne
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on I Dont Know You Anymore by austinmusic
One suggestion I will make is to not introduce the kick until the chorus. The impact would be greater when it "kicks" in and honestly, I think it takes away from the singing in the verses. Maybe try a hi hat or some percussion through the verses, something less impactful to make the words be the focus.
Wayne
on Cried A Million Tears by Mosaic
Jeff Tweedy of Wilco once said, referring to personal issues in his life and making music, that he makes music IN SPITE of all the issues he has faced like drug addiction and mental problems. He transcends the issues, overcomes them by making music and he feels like his issues won't hold him down from doing something he loves. In the end a feeling of accomplishment can boost one's moral and pick him up from the stressful things in life, it is amazing what music can do.
I took a lot from what he said and feel the same way. Making music while experiencing all I've been through recently has been the ticket to keeping me happy and distracted from all the stress.
Keep making music my friend and stick around, please!
Wayne
Thank you for stopping by, things still up in the air but at least I am back here, thanks to a Spiv asking me to remix a track for him, got the fire started again, will try and stay around with some tracks my friend, will send email next few days to fill you in on whats happening...Thanks for the fav...Peace n Respect mate...mosaic...
on Alive by ImproveWithError
Nice job Kyle!
Wayne
Thanks for taking a listen, country is my favorite music genre but I don't do it often because its hard to find the right sound. I finally found some guitar tones that I like so hopefully I will be turning some more out in the future. Thanks again.
Kyle
on Like this - ft Grotesk the subhuman by TeeGee1965
Great job Fellas!
Wayne
thanks for listening and commenting, appreciate it. Yes, I roughed and distorted the vocal track a little, it was on purpose. Good spot, that. We like this song a lot, it is simple in a way but came out nice in the end :)
on Angel in the Night -SadGhoster87 Remix by acesmith
on Errodead by Crypt
I think vocals would add a lot to this and give it an added dimension. Are you planning to add vocals? Hopefully you are. If you would like some help I wouldn't mind taking a crack at something like this. I can hear some Scott Weiland styled vocals in there. I've never tried that style but willing to. If interested give me a shout through the site.
Cheers!
Wayne
on jazz of ethereal forest plus bonus track by promenade2239
The second piece is a nice ethereal, dreamy piece. The vocals echoing is a nice effect. Well done Alex!
Wayne
on The Warm Glow Of Yesterday by StaticNomad
Neat track and a good jam track. I think some of that dobro would fit in the end part.
I didn't care for the synth in the end so much. Things were sounding pretty organic then that popped up. Felt a more natural sound could have been used. Just a person thing.
Keep working that cello in. You just may be the next Jeff Lynne.
Wayne
I sure am giving the cello a good workout. I've hardly played any other instrument for the last 2 months. I'm trying to get half decent (nowhere near that yet) so I can really properly incorporate it in my music.
Until then, I'm having to do so much editing of the parts I record as there are so many errors and shit, unintentional tones.
" Some of the higher stuff you played around 6:30 was very cool"
I agree. It's really laidback, kind of classy playing but there are also some nice little rapid bowed runs. I find playing the top two strings (as I'm doing here) really quite difficult as they seem to be quite far away from me so I have to adjust my position just to see what I'm doing.
"some of that dobro would fit in the end part."
Quite possibly but I was adamant that I wanted to try making it work only with cello as the lead instrument. I've hardly played any slide in many months.
"I didn't care for the synth in the end so much. Things were sounding pretty organic then that popped up"
No problem if you don't like it but what you say is a bit of a surprise because that same synth sound has already occurred quite prominently twice in the track. So, check it out at 0:48 and then 3:12. By bringing it back at 7:30, I'm only returning to previously established themes so hopefully it shouldn't feel too out of place. Despite being cello-heavy, I don't see this as a natural, acoustic, organic kind of track. It's still really quite processed and progressive. So, I think the trancey arp synth fits that vibe.
"You just may be the next Jeff Lynne."
Ha, I'm a massive fan of his but I don't believe he plays cello. You're thinking of one or two of his bandmates in ELO, one of my favourite groups of all time. They are a much maligned and seriously underrated group.
Thanks again.
on Myy Lyyfe by KnightHeir
Wayne
on When the Queens Come Marching Home by topvega
This one comes out of the gate guns a blazin'! I love music like this, in your face rock and roll. This is great live bar room music. Mix sounds great!
Wayne
Thanks for the listen and the feedback.
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on The Rituals Of Spring by Orlando51
I do appreciate any percussion you used, works well here as do the strings, they tear at the heart. The piano is straight forward at first then at the end plays some fills that makes me shout MORE! Ed's acoustic sounds nice and it goes so well with this overall positive feel of renewal.
Combined or by yourselves, you guys are some talented folks!
Take care!
Wayne
With much appreciation________Orlando
on Just Thinking by Filaofsoul
Be good and take care of you and yours.
Wayne
on Angel In Disguise by BradoSanz
Good luck in the competition, you guys are great!
Wayne
Brado
on On This Day by ImproveWithError
I know what you mean about uploading because you are tired of mixing it, lol!! We must listen to bits and pieces of songs hundreds of times, at least. I usually try to have 3 or 4 songs going at once so I don't get too bored with one project.
Take care!
Wayne
Kyle
on Just Thinking by Filaofsoul
Good drums, they sit back and do their job and let the feature instruments shine. You are right, the piano is what all the other instruments revolve around. The synths add a nice peaceful feeling.
My coffee is kicking in but hey, this music is chilling it to iced coffee!! ;) Take care, don't be such a stranger, post more!!
Wayne
on Foreign Glory by TinyFinger
More!!
Wayne
on Non e un gioco by Musicante
Keep the hits coming, what a gem!
Wayne
Ciao,
M.
on Setting-the-tones by ronabo
Wayne
Ronabo
on Losing you by Rhodesy
Great vibe and cool sounds Rhodesy!
Wayne
Thanks for your interests in the track my friend.Yes the bass is a very abused instrument in the big world :) ,most great bands have great bass players and the bass line is so important to harmony.Example;if the guitarist is playing a C chord and the bass plays an A root note,we are now in Aminor. :)